Metro Richmond Zoo's pygmy hippo calf Poppy is a worldwide sensation. The zoo is offering a popular "Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" for guests to meet Poppy and her mother Iris. Tickets for the ...

For $175 the Metro Richmond Zoo will let you wade into its pygmy hippo ... Why it matters: The money gets you the chance at 30 minutes with Poppy and her mom Iris — from the secure side of ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced “The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience” on Tuesday, which gives visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with ...

Watching Iris open her giant mouth was a little intimidating, but she was very gentle. Who knew she would like celery so much' — Shelly Bitter ...

Poppy won with 52.8 percent of the vote. An adorable baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia, had its first swim accompanied by its mom after the water level was lowered fo ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Metro Richmond Zoo has welcomed a new member to its giraffe family. On Friday, Jan. 31, the Metro Richmond Zoo announced that it has welcomed a baby giraffe ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo is still in recovery mode after months have passed since a fire, caused by electrical issues, damaged a good portion of their park. The Metro Richmond Zoo is still in ...

The young female made her public debut this week, and the Metro Richmond Zoo is asking fans to vote on her name—a choice between Poppy and Hammie Mae Elizabeth Gamillo Many residents of Bend ...